Shrek 2Academy Award® NomineeAfter returning home from their honeymoon Shrek and Fiona must meet with Fiona's parents. The only problem is that the parents have no idea that their daughter is now an ogre. Meanwhile, Prince... View more >

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While the first one was fresh, surprising, and original, this sequel is more of the same. Not that that's at all a bad thing, it's just that I wasn't as surprised as I could have been at what this movie has to offer. That said, I laughed a lot, the animation was incredible, and all the voice acting was excellent.

The one complaint I had is that the best new character by far, Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas), is woefully underused. Virtually every time he says something or does something it's hilarious, but unfortunately that's not very often. We got a lot more of Eddie Murphy's Donkey, who I frankly found pretty annoying this time around. The Fairy Godmother makes for a fresh villain, plus she has a hilarious song towards the beginning that will have many people rolling in the aisles.

There are a lot of sight gags that poke fun at Disney, and many kids will recognize these characters and be amused. The funniest reference was right at the beginning, having to do with the Little Mermaid. It's quick, though, so don't blink.

All in all, "Shrek 2" makes for very, very solid entertainment for just about anyone. The only people that won't enjoy it are those with a heart of stone. It's funny, clever, even sort of touching in an odd way, just not as fresh as the first one. ***1/2 out of 4 stars.

I wasn't expecting this to be as good as it was. It's difficult to write a good sequel, but this movie was probably better than the first. The plot was clever and followed very nicely from the first. There was plenty of humor and the new characters were great.

I enjoyed every minute of the movie and tried to take in every detail and pun. Shrek 2 is as entertaining as the original, if not more so, because we're already "good friends" with main characters and can appreciate their endearing qualities without having to "get to know them" first. Take the whole family to Shrek 2 right away.

For a sequel, Shrek 2 does a pretty good job of continuing the Shrek story. The same humor is there, which is a good thing, and a few new characters keep things fresh.

The one knock that I have against it is that the large number of contemporary humorous references limit the long-range appeal of the movie. For example, the reference to Spider-Man works because people remember that scene, but a few years from now, it will not be as recognizable, and the humor will be blunted, if not completely lost. Perhaps the DVD will have some kind of pop-up video showing what particular scenes are referencing to refresh our memories as to why they are funny.

That said, Shrek 2 is an enjoyable ride. I'm sure that there is so much going on in the background that multiple viewings would provide the opportunity to enjoy it on even more levels.

This movie is a "must see". We took our niece and nephew, ages 4 and 6, and they loved it. Again, this Sheck 2 is also directed for child and adult entertainment. This is a great family movie because of the message it sends to all the viewers. You'll have to watch it to find out!!!!!

It was a great movie. The cat is really the best part. If you do see it make sure to stay after the movie ends, there is a small scene after the first little sets of credits. It is not something to be missed!

It plays as if we have just had a three year intermission and this is just the end of the first film.

Again we have the numerous funny references to both Disney and fairytales that we loved so much in the first one.

Many of the jokes will be over the heads of your kids and I often found myself laughing with the other adults at jokes or scenes that the children just didn't get. Pinnochio's Mission Impossible scene being the best of all IMHO.

I'm looking forward to the special edition DVD and to Shrek 3 in 2006.

Before I review "Shrek 2" I like to make a few comments. 1) Why the commericals endorsement for the film? I see commericals for cearal, hamburgers, soda, candy, even the Operation game that feature Shrek. I know people had to make a buck but, can't the film speak for itself,without product endorsement running every night on the tube. 2) The song at the end "La Viva Loca," I hate that song. Can't they come up with a better song.

Now to the review. I like it, but not as good as the first. But still got plenty of good moments in the film. Shrek and Fiona along with donkey went to see their inlaws. Fun and surprises dominated the sequel, just like the first.